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The current position of SIXTH SENSE is at West Mediterranean reported 0 min ago by AIS. The vessel SIXTH SENSE (IMO 9799824, MMSI 319155500) is a Yacht built in 2019 (5 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Cayman Islands .

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Where is the current location of sixth sense right now ship sixth sense is a pleasure craft ship navigating under the cayman islands flag. the imo number is 9799824 and mmsi number is 319155500. general vessel particulars are as follows length overall (loa) of 74 m and beam (max width) of 12 m. live maps below show the following voyage data - present position, next port of call, estimated (eta) and predicted time of arrival (pta), current speed, course, draught, photos, videos, local time, utc time..

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SIXTH SENSE (IMO: 9799824) is a Yacht registered and sailing under the flag of Cayman Islands . Her gross tonnage is 1705 and deadweight is 371 . SIXTH SENSE was built in 2019 . SIXTH SENSE length overall (LOA) is 74 m, beam is 12.25 m. Her container capacity is 0 TEU. The ship is operated by SUPERYACHT MANAGEMENT LLC .

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• Length 74 m
• Draught 3.8 m / 3.5 m / 13.7 m Avg/Min/Max
• Speed 10.4 kn / 16.2 kn Avg/Max
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Sixth Sense

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Sixth Sense is a semi-custom motor yacht launched in 2019 by Amels.

AMELS are masters in the art of modern Dutch high-value yacht building. The yard is the largest superyacht facility in the Netherlands and one of the top superyacht builders in the world. In 2005 AMELS launched the successful LIMITED EDITIONS and delivered the first yacht of the series in 2007. The shipyard also specialises in the build of full-custom superyachts, with the in-construction Project Signature due to become the largest superyacht ever built in the Netherlands upon her scheduled launch in 2025.

Sixth Sense measures 74.00 metres in length, with a max draft of 2.8 feet and a beam of 12.45 feet.

Tim Heywood, the multi award-winning yacht designer, has produced some of the finest and largest yachts on the water. Among his exceptional designs is the stunning 133m Al Mirqab, which was awarded the coveted ‘Motor Yacht of the Year’ at the 2009 World Superyacht Awards.

Her interior design is by Amels.

Sixth Sense also features naval architecture by Amels.

Sixth Sense is a semi-custom Amels 242 model.

Performance and Capabilities

Sixth Sense has a top speed of 16.00 knots. She is powered by 2 3508b diesel engines .

She also has a range of 5,000 nautical miles.

Accommodation

Sixth Sense accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. She also houses room for up to 19 crew members.

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Sixth Sense has a hull NB of 4.

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SIXTH SENSE yacht is a 74-meter yacht capable of welcoming 12 guests in her six spacious cabins and can also fit 19 qualified onboard crew members.

She was built back in 2019 by Amels in the Netherlands and was designed by Tim Heywood Design.

She weighs 1,787 tons and can cruise at speeds of 15 knots and go to a top speed of 16 knots.

SIXTH SENSE yacht designer

SIXTH SENSE yacht was designed by Tim Heywood Design ., a design studio started by Tim Heywood and his business partner Vanessa Reville in 1996 after working with Jon Bannenberg .

He won several awards and has over 40 years of experience, along with over 70 hand-sketched designs.

He has worked with over 60 yachts and prides himself on his iconic flowing lines and timeless designs.

One of these yachts that he has worked on is the M/Y A+ Yacht , previously known as the TOPAZ yacht.

She is a 147-meter superyacht weighing approximately 12,532 gross tons, powered by engines capable of outputting 7990 hp, which allows her to cruise at 22.9 knots and can go up to 25.5 knots.

Another is the SEA RHAPSODY yacht, a 64.7-meter yacht capable of hosting 12 guests using her six spacious cabins and can also fit 18 qualified crew members.

She weighs 1,503 tons and can cruise at 13 knots and caps out at 17 knots.

Aboard the SIXTH SENSE yacht, guests can have full access to her amenities such as her onboard deck swimming pool, a Touch-n’-go helipad, a sun deck jacuzzi, a deck bar, an outside dining area, and outdoor lounges.

She also has complete air conditioning and wifi access.

She can also host up to 12 guests in her six cabins which can be attended to by up to 19 qualified onboard crew members.

Specifications

She spans an overall length of 242.9 feet or 74 meters, a beam of 40.11 feet or 12.46 meters, and a draft of 12.8 feet or 3.85 meters.

She was built by Amels , designed by Tim Heywood Design, and completed in 2019. She was built with a teak deck, a steel hull, and an aluminum superstructure.

She weighs 1,787 tons and is powered by 2xCAT 3516 engines capable of outputting 2719 hp, which allows her to cruise at 15 knots and caps out at 16 knots.

She can also carry 38,000 liters worth of freshwater, and 165,000 liters of fuel tanks and can cover distances of over 5,000 nautical miles.

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74m Amels superyacht Sixth Sense captured on maiden voyage

The 74 metre Amels superyacht Sixth Sense has been pictured on her maiden voyage after being unveiled at a private launch party in London.

The yacht was captured on her maiden voyage to Gibraltar. The yacht is now underway for Antibes, according to AIS platform Marine Traffic.

It comes after the steel and aluminium superyacht was unveiled for the first time moored at Butler’s Wharf on the River Thames on July 16.

Sold in October 2018, the Limited Edition 242 yacht  Sixth Sense  features exterior design by  Tim Heywood . The owner has customised the interior to his own taste.

Sixth Sense is set to be used for world cruising and features a 1,787 GT interior. An elongated aft deck, luxury exterior spaces and a light and airy volume are key features.

Accommodation on board is for 12 guests and includes a private 374 square metre owner’s deck with a forward-facing stateroom and full-beam wellness and spa area.

A large infinity pool sits on the main deck while the sun deck features a hot tub surrounded by sunpads. A touch-and-go helipad sits on the bridge deck.

Speaking at the time of the yacht’s sale, an Amels spokesperson said the yacht would show “a different character” to previous Limited Editions deliveries.

They added: "The ability to adapt the proven platform to the client’s wishes is why our Limited Editions approach is working so well. The extremely comfortable and quiet platform with a renowned level of quality and combined with a fast delivery creates a very attractive proposition.”

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Amels superyacht ‘Sixth Sense’ arrives in London

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By Katia Damborsky   16 July 2019

The 74m/ 243ft motor yacht ‘Sixth Sense’ has been unveiled during a ceremonial launch party in London.

Officially launched on April 13, Sixth Sense has arrived in London, having completed her voyage from Amels’ Vlissingen facility in the Netherlands.

The yacht passed through Guernsey in the Channel Islands, before arriving in Butler's Wharf yesterday.

Formerly known as Amels Limited Edition 242 , the yacht was sold under construction in October and has been customized to the wishes of her owner.

It is not known whether she will become available for luxury yacht charters .

The motor yacht has a strong and well-proportioned exterior which comes courtesy of Tim Heywood.

Across a GT of 1,787, she houses accommodation for 12 guests which includes an owner’s deck of 374 square metres. 

Among her amenities, she boasts a full-beam spa and wellness area, a large aft deck infinity pool and a sundeck hot tub. 

The ability to adapt the proven platform to the client’s wishes is why our Limited Editions approach is working so well. Amels spokesperson

She is equipped for worldwide cruising, and her bridge deck hosts a touch n go helipad.

At the time of the yacht’s sale, a spokesperson said, “The ability to adapt the proven platform to the client’s wishes is why our Limited Editions approach is working so well.

“The extremely comfortable and quiet platform with a renowned level of quality and combined with a fast delivery creates a very attractive proposition.”

You can view and compare all Amels charter yachts .

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Sam mercer, producer of m. night shyamalan films, dies at 69.

The former location manager and Disney exec partnered with the writer-director on eight movies, including ‘The Sixth Sense,’ ‘Unbreakable,’ ‘Signs’ and ‘Devil.’

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Sam Mercer, who produced eight M. Night Shyamalan films starting with the spooky blockbuster The Sixth Sense , has died. He was 69.

Mercer died Feb. 12 at his home in South Pasadena after a battle with younger-onset Alzheimer’s, his wife, Tegan Jones, told The Hollywood Reporter .

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Mercer began his career as a location manager on films including Stripes (1981), National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983), Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985), Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) and The Witches of Eastwick (1987).

He joined Disney and was a production executive on such features as Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) and Dead Poets Society (1989), and as a production vp at Hollywood Pictures, he oversaw the release of films including Arachnophobia (1990), The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992), The Joy Luck Club (1993) and Quiz Show (1994).

Mercer produced Congo (1995) and The Relic (1997) at Paramount before connecting with Shyamalan on the writer-director’s The Sixth Sense (1999), distributed by Disney. Starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment, it raked in $673 million worldwide as the No. 2 grossing movie of the year, behind only The Phantom Menace .

The pair then collaborated on the Shyamalan-directed Unbreakable (2000), Signs (2002), The Village (2004), Lady in the Water (2006), The Happening (2008) and The Last Airbender (2010) and on the Shyamalan co-written Devil (2010).

“Sam and I started working together when I was in my mid-twenties,” Shyamalan said in a statement. “He taught me that the culture of a set comes from the top down. He led with kindness and showed me how to navigate pressure with grace. He was the best big brother I could have hoped for.

A native of Weston, Massachusetts, Samuel Loring Mercer was the youngest of four sons. He attended the Groton School and Occidental College before making his way to Hollywood.

His producing résumé also included Van Helsing (2004), Jarhead (2005), Things We Lost in the Fire (2007), Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), Heaven Is for Real (2014), The BFG (2016) and Concrete Cowboy (2020), written and directed by Ricky Staub, his former assistant.

“Working for Sam changed the entire trajectory of my life,” Staub said in a statement. “He showed me how filmmaking could be a transformative experience for a crew and not just a job. It’s the in-between moments I cherish the most: the walks to lunch, him jokingly calling me ‘Ricky Bobby,’ the late nights when it was just us with pages of spreadsheets. In his passing, I am filled with immense gratitude that I got to experience, firsthand, this man’s beautiful legacy.”

In addition to his wife, survivors include his children, Miles and Sierra. Donations in his memory can be made to Lorenzo’s House .

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